This is the third in a series of blog posts conveying one woman’s thoughts about shapewear.

Step-In Waist Cincher / Extra Firm Control

Dear Shapewear Diary,

Yesterday, I wore a dress that had a fitted bodice and an A-line skirt. After putting it on, I realized I wanted to smooth out its waist, so I decided to try on a waist cincher. The garment I selected had flexible bones sewn into it and was made of a smooth, shiny, knitted fabric. It had elastic sewn onto both of its edges. I chose the step-in variety (as opposed to the type with a hook-and-eye closure) because I didn’t want the hooks to show through my clothes. […]

This is the second in a series of blog posts conveying one woman’s thoughts about shapewear.

Underwire Camisole with Molded Fabric Cups / Firm Control

Dear Shapewear Diary,

Today, I ventured into the world of body-shaping camisoles with underwire molded cups. I gravitated towards underwire cups hoping to gain the support of a bra, in addition to a little torso smoothing. I wore the cami with a lightweight, knit top and a dark, denim, knee-length skirt. When I’ve worn this same top in the past without a cami, bra lines have been visible along my back; but with this cami, my back was smooth. […]

Have you noticed some extra flab around your tummy lately? If so, you’re not alone. Genetics, ordinary weight gain, and body changes resulting from pregnancy are some of the most common causes of tummy pooch. Most women have it and say they’d like to do something about it. In fact, a large percentage of shapewear shoppers say they’re looking for garments to smooth out their fronts so that they can appear slimmer and their clothing can appear flatter. The good news is that there are several styles of shapewear that can successfully address tummy pooch. The silhouettes described below will help your find the right shaper for your body. […]

What follows is the first in a series of blog posts in which I’ll be reviewing shapewear I’ve worn. I’ll be conveying how different control levels feel, and how various shapewear features work, with the goal of empowering you when you shop for shapewear on your own. I’ll make sure to tell you which types of outfits I wore with which shapewear pieces. This should help you select the best types of shapewear to address your various fashion needs. […]

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